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March 9, 2020
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Doug Levine
Absent: Mary Antes
Every vote, in order
A2. Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to accepting...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to accepting Spencer Circle as a public way; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wayland Teachers Association, Wayland Educational Secretaries Association, Wayland Food Service Association, Custodians & Maintenance Local 116 regarding health insurance payroll deductions, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 24, 2020 with the intent of approving and holding said minutes. C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating, or bargaining position of the Town. Roll call vote.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to accepting Spencer Circle as a public way; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wayland Teachers Association, Wayland Educational Secretaries Association, Wayland Food Service Association, Custodians & Maintenance Local 116 regarding health insurance payroll deductions, and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 24, 2020 with the intent of approving and holding said minutes. C. Karlson declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating, or bargaining position of the Town. Roll call vote. YEA: L. Anderson, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Antes. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Anderson)
Reenter Executive Session as previously moved and to invite attendence by Ellen Grieco, member of the School Committee; Louise Miller, Town Administrator; and Elizabeth Doucette, Assistant Town...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by T. Fay, to reenter Executive Session as previously moved and to invite attendence by Ellen Grieco, member of the School Committee; Louise Miller, Town Administrator; and Elizabeth Doucette, Assistant Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by T. Fay, to reenter Executive Session as previously moved and to invite attendence by Ellen Grieco, member of the School Committee; Louise Miller, Town Administrator; and Elizabeth Doucette, Assistant Town Administrator. Roll call vote: YEA: L. Anderson, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Antes. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Fay)
A7. Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Article 9: FY2021 Omnibus Budget - discussion and vote position
Recommend approval of Article 9: FY2021 Omnibus Budget
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend approval of Article 9: FY2021 Omnibus Budget. In discussion, T. Fay commended L. Miller for her hard work and compromise to get the budget prepared.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to recommend approval of Article 9: FY2021 Omnibus Budget. In discussion, T. Fay commended L. Miller for her hard work and compromise to get the budget prepared. YEA: L. Anderson, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Antes. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
A10. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of February 10, 2020, and February 24, 2020 L
Approve the meeting minutes of February 10, 2020 and February 24, 2020 as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of February 10, 2020 and February 24, 2020 as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of February 10, 2020 and February 24, 2020 as amended. YEA: L. Anderson, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Antes. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fay)
A11. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet; with item number 5, as amended; and omitting item number 3
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T.Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet; with item number 5, as amended; and omitting item number 3. In discussion, L. Miller noted item number 5 had a typographical error and should read $260,167.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T.Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet; with item number 5, as amended; and omitting item number 3. In discussion, L. Miller noted item number 5 had a typographical error and should read $260,167. YEA: L. Anderson, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Antes. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fay)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
D. Levine moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Antes. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Anderson)
From the Wayland Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Wayland Patch candidate profiles (Thomas Fay, May 2022; William Whitney, April 2023; Carol Martin, April 2024; Doug Levine, May 2024), photos courtesy of the members. Christopher Reynolds from his candidate profile in The Wayland Post (April 2026).
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